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Wyalkatchem WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wyalkatchem, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wyalkatchem WA is 358 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wyalkatchem is $503 per week ($26,156 per year). Median rent in Wyalkatchem is $155 per week ($672 per month). Wyalkatchem has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Wyalkatchem has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wyalkatchem is England. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyalkatchem is $542.

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Wyalkatchem Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wyalkatchem Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$503/wk

$26,156 per year

#8170 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$155/wk

$672 per month

#8183 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$542/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.6 per bedroom

Wyalkatchem Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (185) Female 48.5% (174)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

358 people · 511.4 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,270

Family income/wk

Wyalkatchem Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wyalkatchem Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.5% 83 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.5% 30 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wyalkatchem Country of Birth

Australia

89.9%

England

8.2%

India

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Wyalkatchem Religion

No Religion

39.2%

Anglican

27.6%

Not stated

12.8%

Catholic

11.9%

Christian (other)

2.9%

Othr Protestnt

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Church Christ

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wyalkatchem Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Wyalkatchem Languages Spoken at Home

Malayalam

57.1%

Other

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Wyalkatchem Employment

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Employed full-time

30.1% 81 people

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Employed part-time

17.5% 47 people

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Unemployed

3.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

49.1% 132 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Wyalkatchem Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.3%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Wyalkatchem Occupation

Professionals

29.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Clerical & Administrative

15.8%

Managers

12.3%

Labourers

10.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.0%

Community & Personal Service

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Wyalkatchem Field of Study

Engineering

32.8%

Management & Commerce

16.4%

Education

14.9%

Health

13.4%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.4%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Society & Culture

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Wyalkatchem Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wyalkatchem Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.6%

$400-$499/wk

15.8%

$500-$649/wk

11.8%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wyalkatchem Marital Status

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Married

37.9% 119

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Separated

6.7% 21

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Divorced

17.8% 56

🕊️

Widowed

8.0% 25

👤

Never married

29.6% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wyalkatchem Ancestry

English

36.0%

Australian

28.0%

Scottish

10.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.0%

Irish

6.8%

Other

3.5%

Indian

3.0%

German

1.6%

Filipino

1.2%

Italian

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Polish

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wyalkatchem School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

62.1%

Secondary — Government

37.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Wyalkatchem Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.1% 53

✅

No need for assistance

91.9% 604

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Wyalkatchem Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.9% 84

—

Not a volunteer

70.1% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wyalkatchem Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$300-$449/mo

28.6%

$450-$599/mo

14.3%

$800-$999/mo

28.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wyalkatchem How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.7%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Walked only

7.0%

Truck

4.3%

Car (passenger)

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Wyalkatchem Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.8%

1 vehicle

41.3%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

12.0%

4+ vehicles

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Wyalkatchem Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

19.9%

3 bedrooms

57.8%

4 bedrooms

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Wyalkatchem Population Mobility

17.8%

moved in the last year

38.2%

moved in the last 5 years

5.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wyalkatchem Indigenous Population

8.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

594

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wyalkatchem Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Wyalkatchem Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

15.3%

$400-$499/wk

11.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.4%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.9%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wyalkatchem Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.8%

Couple — children under 15

26.9%

One parent — children under 15

15.9%

Couple — no children under 15

8.8%

One parent — no children under 15

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wyalkatchem Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 17

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Never served

93.9% 261

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wyalkatchem Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 38

—

Did not provide

86.0% 234

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wyalkatchem Children Ever Born

No children

37.1%

1 child

18.6%

2 children

19.6%

3 children

16.5%

4 children

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Wyalkatchem When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

2017

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Wyalkatchem Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.8%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

11.8%

30+ hours

8.8%

Did not do domestic work

36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Wyalkatchem Household Size

1 person

49.1%

2 persons

34.5%

3 persons

9.7%

4 persons

4.2%

5 persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wyalkatchem Where Residents Moved From

Same address

264

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Wyalkatchem Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wyalkatchem Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $781/wk

Median Rent $155/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Wyalkatchem

Your weekly income

≈ $3,384/month

Median rent $155/wk

Left after rent $626/wk

Rent share 19.8%

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Wyalkatchem vs State & National Average

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Pop: 179 Income: $741/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 182 Income: $1,771/wk Rent: $850/wk

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Pop: 182 Income: $568/wk Rent: $425/wk

Jerdacuttup

Pop: 183 Income: $1,625/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wyalkatchem

What is the population of Wyalkatchem WA?

The population of Wyalkatchem WA is 358 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Wyalkatchem is ranked #5,633 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wyalkatchem?

The median personal income in Wyalkatchem WA is $503 per week, or $26,156 per year.The median household income is $781 per week.Family income is $1,270 per week.Wyalkatchem is ranked #8,170 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wyalkatchem?

Median rent in Wyalkatchem WA is $155 per week ($672 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wyalkatchem ranks #8,183 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wyalkatchem?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wyalkatchem WA is $542. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wyalkatchem?

The median age in Wyalkatchem WA is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wyalkatchem a good suburb to live in?

Wyalkatchem is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 358.The median income is $503/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51654. All dollar figures in AUD.